Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 5 May 1976
Aircraft Type: Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander
Owner/operator: Philippine Aerotransport
Registration Number: RP-C2140
Location: Camuigan –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: The entire aircraft structure, particularly the wings and fuselage.The entire aircraft structure, particularly the wings and fuselage.
Category: Accident
An Islander aircraft, rebuilt and subsequently sold as VH-USD and VH-WZD, experienced a catastrophic crash.An Islander aircraft, rebuilt and subsequently sold as VH-USD and VH-WZD, experienced a catastrophic crash.
Description
Crashed. The Islander was apparently rebuilt and later sold as VH-USD and VH-WZD.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Potential structural failure or mechanical malfunction during the rebuilding process.Unknown ? Potential structural failure or mechanical malfunction during the rebuilding process.Share on:
